Risk and Safety Director

Twin City Garage Door Co.; New Hope (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the garage door industry is seeking a Risk and Safety Director to provide strategic leadership in safety programs across multiple branches. This role involves ensuring compliance with safety regulations, developing training programs, and fostering a culture of safety. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership skills, a background in safety management, and a commitment to ethical standards.

Benefits

120 hours of PTO per year

Paid holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k with Employer Match

Employee Stock Purchasing

Paid Pregnancy, Adoption, and Parental Leave

Learning and Leadership Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in safety management.
• Strong knowledge of safety regulations and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead a culture of safety awareness and continuous improvement.
• Develop and implement long-term strategies to prevent losses.
• Stay current with safety regulations and ensure compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Analytical

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Certified Safety Professional (CSP)

Job description

APi Garage Door is looking for a passionate Risk and Safety Director who thrives in a high energy work setting filled with a range diverse challenges and tasks. The purpose of this position is to provide strategic leadership in developing, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive safety programs across eight branches. This senior leadership role plays a crucial part in ensuring the safety of our employees, customer, and maintaining compliance with safety regulations. At APi Garage Door, our foundation and culture are built on our core values and a high regard for our employees, while also striving to make a positive impact on our community. Here, you’ll be proud to be a part of a company known for putting safety and people first, combined with uncompromising integrity.

Job Responsibilities:

• Safety Leadership
  • Provide leadership and direction for driving a safety culture and environment that encompasses cultural values and is prioritized throughout the company.
  • Lead a culture of safety awareness, continuous improvement, and accountability throughout the organization.
  • Facilitate the professional development of our safety leaders and their departments and raise the effectiveness of safety performance of individual branches.
  • Provide guidance, support, and mentorship to safety professionals in the organization.
  • Set performance expectations and KPIs for the safety team and regularly assess their performance against these objectives.
  • Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and regularly evaluate safety performance and trends, making data-driven improvements.
  • Develop and implement long-term strategies to prevent losses to people and property.
  • Represent the organization as a liaison with internal and external interested parties and government agencies (OSHA, DOT, FMCSA, etc.)
  • Other duties as assigned.
• Regulatory Compliance
  • Stay current with all safety regulations and industry standards, ensuring that the company remains in compliance.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with relevant regulatory agencies and bodies.
  • Curate, implement, and oversee safety training programs for employees at all levels.
• Identify and assess potential safety-related risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.
• Develop and manage the safety budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources.
• Collaborate with HR and the Training Manager to integrate training programs into the onboarding process for new hires.
• Budget and Reporting
  • Develop and manage the safety budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources.
  • Provide regular reports to senior leadership on safety performance, KPI’s and recommendations for improvements.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in safety management
• Strong knowledge of safety regulations and compliance, as well as industry best practices.
• Experience in the construction or distribution industry is a plus.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Proven ability to develop and implement successful safety programs.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) designation is preferred.
• Travel up to 25% of the time.

Benefits: We offer a competitive salary and an AMAZING benefits package that includes the following

• 120 hours of PTO per year, which begins accruing at point of hire.
• Paid holidays, including a floating holiday.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, referral Program, Tuition Reimbursement
• Company Paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
• Free Virtual Healthcare Visits
• 401k with Employer Match with Profit-Sharing
• Employee Stock Purchasing
• Paid Pregnancy, Adoption, and Parental Leave
• Learning and Leadership Development Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program & Mental Health Services

Other:

• Job Type - Full-time, this position is neither remote nor hybrid
• The pay range is $85,000-$126,000 per year based on experience.

This job is ideal for someone who is:

• Analytical, understanding the reasoning behind your processes.
• Attention to detail to help identify potential risks.
• Strategic thinker
• People-oriented, enjoys interacting with others.
• Leadership abilities and organizational skills
• Ethical behavior upholds high ethical standards.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.